Oliver

Oliver 1955

The Oliver 1955 is a row-crop tractor produced from 1970 to 1974 as part of the 55 Series by Oliver, a part of White. It features a turbocharged 5.1L 6-cylinder Oliver-Waukesha diesel engine, with an estimated engine power of 120 hp. The tractor offers two transmission options: a 6-speed gear and an 18-speed partial power shift. It has two- or four-wheel drive, power steering, and differential hydraulic dry disc brakes. The operator station is open with optional two-post ROPS and cab. Hydraulics are closed center with a 20 gpm pump flow. The rear hitch is type II/III with a 6000 lbs lift capacity, and the rear PTO is independent with a 1000 rpm type. Dimensions vary between 2WD and 4WD models, with operating weight around 11,250 lbs. The tractor uses 11L-15 front tires and 20.8-38 rear tires. Electrical system is 12 volts with negative ground.
Power120 hp[P]
Founded1970 - 1974
Model1955

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Oliver 1955

Power
PTO (tested)108.16 hp (80.7 kW)
PTO (claimed)108 hp (80.5 kW)
Drawbar (tested)90.32 hp (67.4 kW)
Engine
Typeturbocharged diesel
ModelOliver-Waukesha 5.1L 6-cyl diesel
Coolingliquid-cooled
Cylinders6-cylinder
Fuel tank35 gal (132.5 L)
Rated RPM2400
Air cleanerdry
Bore/Stroke3.875x4.375 inches (98 x 111 mm)
Displacement310 ci (5.1 L)
Starter volts12
Coolant capacity20 qts (18.9 L)
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery volts12
Hydraulics
Typeclosed center
Pump flow20 gpm (75.7 lpm)
Mechanical
DriveTwo- or four-wheel drive
BrakesDifferential hydraulic dry disc brakes
SteeringPower steering
Operator stationOpen operator station. Optional two-post ROPS and cab.
Production
TypeRow-Crop tractor
Series55 Series
Years made1970 - 1974
Original price$14,250 in 1974
Transmission
DetailsThe Hydraul-Shift overs a power shift between over-, under-, and direct-drive for each gear.
Options6-speed gear, 18-speed partial power shift
Type (6-speed)gear
Gears (6-speed)6 forward and 2 reverse
Type (18-speed)partial power shift
Clutch (6-speed)330mm cerametallic disc
Gears (18-speed)18 forward and 6 reverse
Clutch (18-speed)330mm cerametallic disc
Tractor hitch
Rear TypeII/III
Rear lift6000 lbs (2721 kg)
Dimensions & Tires
Width80.625 inches (204 cm) Minimum width
Rear tire20.8-38
2WD Length159.5 inches (405 cm)
4WD Length152.375 inches (387 cm)
Front tire11L-15
Rear tread57 to 119.5 inches (144 to 303 cm)
2WD Wheelbase103 inches (261 cm)
4WD Wheelbase86.25 inches (219 cm)
2WD Front tread61.5 to 87.5 inches (156 to 222 cm)
4WD Front tread60/70.75/80 inches (152/179/203 cm)
Ballasted weight16,220 lbs (7357 kg)
Operating weight11,250 lbs (5103 kg)
2WD Ground clearance25.5 inches (64 cm)
4WD Ground clearance13.5 inches (34 cm)
Height (steering wheel)85.5 inches (217 cm)
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTOindependent
Rear PTO Type1000